Here is a great article from Pete Sisco that describes the concept of Static Contraction Training. Essentially, it involves doing a static (i.e. isometric) hold of a given exercise, in the strongest range of motion (just before lockout) with the heaviest weight that can be held for a certain period of time (anywhere between 5 to 30 seconds, depending upon the protocol used).
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sisco6.htm
I have personally performed Static Contraction Routines upon several occasions and they are wonderful for developing pure strength and also leave the exerciser feeing energized.
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